Senior Director, Supply Chain, Pharmacy

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Executive Director, System Pharmacy, this position will oversee and lead the pharmacy supply chain team and overall strategy and operations for $900M P&L. The senior director will also serve as the health system’s expert in the federal 340b program and be responsible for strategic direction and oversight of 340b program ($175M). In addition, this role  will also work closely with life science partners to ensure access to specialty pharmacy drugs, maintain industry relations oversee all non-service related revenue and data contracts and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure coordinated and high-quality patient care is delivered for all specialty pharmacy contracts and accreditations. Lead strategy for gaining access to specialty pharmacy payor networks.

Position: Senior Director Pharmacy Supply Chain

Department: Pharmacy

Schedule: Exempt, Full-Time

Location: Boston, MA

This role reports to the Executive Director, System Pharmacy

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Works with department directors and leadership to provide guidance in the development, implementation and supervision of programs to promote cost-effective pharmaceutical care services.

• Collaborates and builds relationships with other executives (both internal and external) to ensure enterprise strategy incorporates and leverages pharmacy goals and initiatives.

• Demonstrates extensive knowledge of current trends in contemporary pharmacy service provision.

• Demonstrated expertise to direct the pharmaceutical supply chain

• Help supports crucial specialty pharmacy operations and growth The role ensures efficient procurement, distribution, and management of pharmaceutical products and services across the organization  

• Develop and implement strategies to optimize pharmacy supply chain processes, improve cost efficiency, and maintain high standards of quality and compliance  

• Collaborate with VP of Supply chain to align on overall organizational supply chain strategy  

• Implement robust inventory controls across inpatient, ambulatory and retail pharmacies  Negotiate and maintain all specialty pharmacy payor and drug contracts  

• Implement best practices to ensure efficient use of 340b program optimization across the organization (which includes multiple  CHC partners and offsite BMC/BU locations) 

• Monitor performance of 340b contract pharmacy budget

• Establish and maintain an effective quality assurance program in compliance with specialty pharmacy contracts and accreditation bodies (ex: URAC)

• Design and implement supply chains that support business strategies adapted to changing market conditions, new business opportunities, or cost reduction strategies.

• Maintain industry best practices for pharmaceutical product sourcing and contracting.

• Leads wholesaler and GPO account maintenance, to ensure alignment of expense classes, cost centers, and cost accounting for purchasing and inventory transactions.

• Develops and implements growth strategies for specialty, ambulatory, and infusion pharmacy.

• Develops and maintains strategies to mitigate drug shortages.

• Collaborates to maintain computerized systems, split-billing software programs and specialized equipment and technologies utilized in operations related to the 340B Program.

• Develop and implement innovative solutions to optimize the 340B program and pharmacy supply chain. 

• Commercialize home grown optimization solutions when market demand affords opportunities.

• Responsible for development and implementation of innovative joint strategies focused on demonstrating value proposition to payors in the delivery of high touch patient services, adherence services and data services

Directs short-term and long-range planning and budget development to support strategic business goals.

Directs quality management and continues quality improvement programs to ensure compliance with regulations and standards on an ongoing basis. Examples like overseeing and checking on daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reports on all aspects of operations. Ensures follow up, and closes the loop on outstanding items

Establish the performance goals, allocate resources, and assess policies for senior management.

Demonstrates successful execution of business strategies for department products and services.

Directs and participate in growth activities to support overall busin